Hull KR will be in Super League once again next year and are already planning to ensure they’re back for the long-term.

Rovers’ 12-6 victory over Widnes Vikings, a fifth successive Qualifiers win, means the Robins will once again be among the game’s elite.

For coach Tim Sheens it’s a case of mission accomplished having been challenged with taking Rovers back up at the first attempt following their misery in last year’s Million Pound Game.

Sheens has revealed plans have been in place for weeks to ensure should promotion be attained the club are already on the front foot, with a list of targets drawn up for strengthening the squad and further plans in place to improve on and off the field.

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Eager to make sure Rovers are not a yo-yo club who come back down again next season, the former Australia coach isn’t planning on just making up the numbers.

“We want to be a strong side next year, but we need to be planning for the next three years not just next year,” explained Sheens. “We don’t want to be in this position next year if this is the format. We need to be planning to go forward again.

“We’ve been planning for weeks for next year, we have some good names lined up and I’ll talk with the owners and see how much money I’ve got to spend.

“We’ve got a good start to the squad. We still need to improve if we want to compete week in and week out in Super League.”

Paying tribute to the Rovers board, his players and the club’s supporters, Sheens said it was important for his side to get the job done at KCOM Craven Park and ensure an early promotion.

“This is great for the owners, the fans, the players, it’s just terrific for the whole club,” he added.